2023 Map of Schaub Lake

About this map

Fort Rock Valley dominates the central landscape of this high desert region, characterized by a sparse network of county roads and isolated water features. The terrain transitions from the low-lying plains of the valley into the rising elevations of the Connley Hills in the southwest and the prominent volcanic feature known as the Flatiron on the eastern edge. This 2023 survey illustrates a landscape where modern boundaries are defined by a grid of agricultural and access roads, including Fort Rock Rd and Plainview Rd. Scattered water bodies such as Schaub Lake, Dog Lake, and Cream Lake suggest a delicate hydrologic balance in this arid environment, where intermittent lakes and windmill-fed basins like Windmill Lake provide essential resources for the local ranching economy. The map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions that have organized this part of Lake County for generations.